EducationStanton College Preparatory School

Client: Duval County School BoardJacksonville, Florida $875,000 1981

In 1981 Stanton High School located at 1149 W. 13th Street in the Durkeeville area of Jacksonville, became the Duval County School System's first magnet school. The Duval County School Board engaged Design Affiliation Architecture to do a major renovation and expansion of the campus. After initial work including new bus drop off area, entrance and renovation of two courtyards it was evident that the school property limited the possibilities for the desired expansion, and the project was put on hold.

Upon reviewing the site and the area, Perdue recommended land purchases to the DCSB and with this produced a master plan for the school's campus renovation and expansion. The project included new tennis courts, a baseball stadium, track, football/soccer field, three additional buildings with courtyard. Drainage was also a problem that DAA and Tom Perdue resolved. Parking was expanded, with separate lots for staff and students, including shared parking with an adjacent church.

In addition to development and design, Perdue served as construction project manager to ensure a successful project for an institution which remains a leading academic center in Jacksonville and recognized throughout the United States.

"Mr. Perdue and his associates demonstrated effective planning and effort in insuring that all construction activity was completed on schedule while maintaining a safe environment for our students, staff and visitors. I am pleased with the diligence and skill that Design Affiliation and Tom Perdue have demonstrated toward the successful completion of the construction at Stanton."